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as in progressive
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
parents who take a very liberal attitude toward letting their children stay out late
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as in generous
being more than enough without being excessive
he always puts liberal amounts of grated cheese on his pizza
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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a doctor who has been very liberal in dispensing low-cost care to patients who could not otherwise afford it
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as in leftist
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Recent Examples of liberal
Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The administration has accused USAID’s programs of being wasteful and promoting a liberal agenda.
—Ellen Knickmayer and Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Alexander Smith, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2025
Some Trump defenders claim the posts are harmless trolling, a reference flown over liberals’ heads.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The liberal economic reforms spearheaded by President Javier Milei have sent ripples through global financial markets, attracting both optimism and skepticism.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The administration has accused USAID’s programs of being wasteful and promoting a liberal agenda.
—Ellen Knickmayer and Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Its rise is part of a Europe-wide trend alarming liberals and centrists, whereby once-fringe nationalist parties are making striding gains across the continent at the expense of the political establishment.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2025
Some Trump defenders claim the posts are harmless trolling, a reference flown over liberals’ heads.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberal
Adjective
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This was especially true as business interests, working to undermine progressive New Deal labor policies such as a federal minimum wage and unemployment insurance, openly equated support for these policies with Communism.—
Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a heavily progressive city that voted 3-to-1 against President Donald Trump in November, there has been extensive disappointment over his initiatives since taking office.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Only his charitable contributions were signed and dated, said Lanham, his business partner.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her brand offers nearly 1,000 items that blend seamlessly with modern, country farmhouse, coastal, or traditional home aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Plus, Trump already has a history of making fewer such asks than other modern presidents.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Squirrels are plentiful when the sun’s out, while rats are a more common sight after dusk.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
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The cotton fields, which once were plentiful in the area around the ballpark, have been replaced by large distribution centers, including an Amazon facility a mile or so from Goodyear Ballpark.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Secret Societies and the Fight for Black Freedom Dating to the pre-Revolutionary era, mutual aid and benevolent societies supported Black Americans and the fight for civil rights and justice.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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Steves, with his impeccable recommendations, sensible budgeting options, and gently corny prose style, has served as the benevolent fairy godfather on more than one trip for me.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Chicago White Sox got a glimpse of the future Wednesday as Schultz and fellow lefty Hagen Smith made their Cactus League debuts in the 3-1 loss at Camelback Ranch.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Assuming there are no injuries or roster additions, Cabrera figures to be part of a rotation to open the season that includes ace Sandy Alcantara, lefty Ryan Weathers, right Cal Quantrill and one of Max Meyer, Valente Bellozo or Adam Mazur.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After her untimely death, Bella Baxter (Emma Stone, in an Oscar-winning performance) is brought back to life through a radical scientific experiment conducted by the eccentric Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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That kind of creative thinking can help with any radical change in life, whether finding a different job or moving to a new country.—
Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Liberal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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